Headlight Lamp Bracket
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Headlight Lamp Bracket
Hey Y,all!
Wanted to start off by thanking everyone here. Y'all have saved me so much headache when trying to do repairs!!
To the issue at hand. I've got a 2014 and last year I swapped out my headlight lamps. When installing the passenger side lamp, I guess I broke the retaining bracket that holds the metal retaining clip in, and now the clip will not stay in. Is there any way to repair or replace this bracket without having to replace the entire headlight assembly? Thanks for all the help over the years, y'all have helped save me thousands of dollars!!
Wanted to start off by thanking everyone here. Y'all have saved me so much headache when trying to do repairs!!
To the issue at hand. I've got a 2014 and last year I swapped out my headlight lamps. When installing the passenger side lamp, I guess I broke the retaining bracket that holds the metal retaining clip in, and now the clip will not stay in. Is there any way to repair or replace this bracket without having to replace the entire headlight assembly? Thanks for all the help over the years, y'all have helped save me thousands of dollars!!
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I think those retaining clamp ears are cast and next to impossible weld onto - but maybe aluminum. I think your best bet is savaging that bulb retainer wire clamp bracket ring from a heavily damaged headlight that is otherwise worthless except for the part you need and maybe the wire clamp as a spare. If you're lucky maybe you can find a badly damaged one at a junk yard or a body shop that hasn't been tossed in the dumpster yet.
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Looks like plastic to me if so user super glue. Once you've glued the piece back on reinforce on the sides using super glue and small strips of paper towel.
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Part of what I'm trying to figure out is if that part comes apart. I took off the two screws and they were just there to hold the metal retaining clip at the top and the retaining bar at the bottom. I was looking to head to some junkyards this coming weekend to see if I can find one to tear down.
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Unfortunately, those pieces are long gone. Searched as best as i could inside the housing, but couldn't find anything.
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Isn't the bracket that the lamp holder spring clips under the two ears made of metal?
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.... looking at that again I think it's possible to drill into the housing, cut some threads then use a custom fastener (a bolt with an ear soldered on) so the clip has something to contact. Or maybe the head of the fastener would be enough.
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Last edited by insamiety; 08-25-24 at 07:55 PM.
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If that collar comes off then winning.
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You're right, looks like this RX lights are much cheaper.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266787233206
Shoot, free shipping and "make an offer". For that price, can't hurt to try.
ES might also work
https://www.ebay.com/itm/196471700234
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266787233206
Shoot, free shipping and "make an offer". For that price, can't hurt to try.
ES might also work
https://www.ebay.com/itm/196471700234
Last edited by EAST; 08-25-24 at 10:37 PM.
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You're right, looks like this RX lights are much cheaper.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266787233206
Shoot, free shipping and "make an offer". For that price, can't hurt to try.
ES might also work
https://www.ebay.com/itm/196471700234
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266787233206
Shoot, free shipping and "make an offer". For that price, can't hurt to try.
ES might also work
https://www.ebay.com/itm/196471700234
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@insamiety - See if you can improvise a way to make any of these work.
This website won't let me link an Amazon url for some reason.
Search on Amazon for: H7 Led Headlight Bulb Adapter Holder Socket Base Retainer Clip for Lexus (There's 12 pages of this stuff)
This website won't let me link an Amazon url for some reason.
Search on Amazon for: H7 Led Headlight Bulb Adapter Holder Socket Base Retainer Clip for Lexus (There's 12 pages of this stuff)
Last edited by bclexus; 08-26-24 at 09:54 AM.
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